What does a tick look like?

In California, the western black-legged tick is the major carrier of Lyme disease. The adult female is reddish-brown with black legs, about 1/8 inch long. Males are smaller and brownish-black. Both are teardrop shaped.

What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?

Early symptoms may include a spreading rash accompanied by fever, aches, and/or fatigue.

What to do if you find a tick attached to your skin:

1) Pull the tick gently from the skin, using a tissue or tweezers (not with bare hands).
2) Wash hands and the tick bite with soap and water; apply antiseptic to the bite.